Manual

Model 5205 User Guide Issue 2, August 2017
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5
Model 5205
Mic/Line to Dante Interface
Introduction
The Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Inter-
face is a general-purpose audio device that
supports applications utilizing the Dante™
Audio-over-Ethernet media networking
technology. Two analog microphone or line-
level audio signals can be connected to
the Model 5205. They are amplified as re-
quired and then converted to digital audio
channels on an associated Dante connec-
tion. With the inherent interoperability of
Dante, the Model 5205 can be used with
other Studio Technologies Dante-enabled
products or a multitude of devices from
many other manufacturers.
Microphone or line-level balanced analog
audio signals are connected using two
3-pin XLR connectors. The gain of the
associated preamplifier circuitry can be
selected for 0, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 dB.
P48 phantom power is provided to sup-
port condenser microphones. LEDs display
the status of the gain and phantom power
functions. Multi-step LED meters provide
confirmation of the level of the two Dante
transmitter (output) audio channels.
The gain of the preamplifiers and on/off
status of the P48 phantom power sources
can be selected locally using the pushbut-
ton switches. They can also be monitored
and selected remotely using the STcon-
troller application.
The audio quality of the Model 5205’s
two audio channels is excellent, with low
distortion, low noise, and high headroom.
Careful circuit design and rugged com-
ponents ensure long, reliable operation.
A wide range of applications can be sup
-
ported, including TV, radio, and streaming
broadcast events, corporate and govern-
ment AV installations, and post-production
facilities.
The Model 5205 requires an Ethernet
connection to supply both the data inter-
face as well as Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
power. This requires an Ethernet connec-
tion from a PoE-enabled Ethernet switch.
Alternately, the Model 5205 can be pow-
ered by an external midspan PoE power
injector.
Applications
The Model 5205 is perfect for use in
conjunction with a variety of fixed and por-
table audio applications where one or two
analog audio signals need to join a Dante
“network.” The unit’s high-performance
audio circuitry allows virtually any source
to be handled correctly. Essentially all
Figure 1. Model 5205 Mic/Line to Dante Interface front and rear views